# positions[].organizations[].parent[].label
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)

# overview
Our research is focused on using advanced control strategies to achieve higher energy efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and increased performance for conventional and alternative energy systems. We take a holistic approach to research by incorporating modeling, simulation, design, and experimental evaluation into each project.

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4007 Control Engineering, Mechatronics And Robotics

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4007 Control Engineering, Mechatronics And Robotics

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4007 Control Engineering, Mechatronics And Robotics

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4007 Control Engineering, Mechatronics And Robotics

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4007 Control Engineering, Mechatronics And Robotics

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4007 Control Engineering, Mechatronics And Robotics

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4007 Control Engineering, Mechatronics And Robotics

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4007 Control Engineering, Mechatronics And Robotics

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Buidling Simulation (energyplus And Matlab)

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Distributed Model Predictive Control (dmpc)

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4007 Control Engineering, Mechatronics And Robotics

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1.1 Normal Biological Development And Functioning

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4007 Control Engineering, Mechatronics And Robotics

# educationAndTraining[].organization.label
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign - (Urbana, Illinois, United States)

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Utah State University - (Logan, Utah, United States)

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University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign - (Urbana, Illinois, United States)

# awardsAndHonors[].label
Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program

# publications[].label
Controls and experiments: lessons learned

# publications[].publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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Non-intrusive Gas Flow Measurement Using Thermal Signatures with Online Dynamic Parameter Estimation

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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Stable controller interpolation and controller switching for LPV systems

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Parameter Estimation of Dynamic Vapor Compression System Models Using Limited Sensor Information

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Soft Implementation of Cascaded Control Architectures Using the Youla Parameterization

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Control Systems

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Application of a multivariable adaptive control strategy to automotive air conditioning systems

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Exploring Controls Education: A Re-configurable Ball and Plate Platform Kit

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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A Model-Based Predictive Supervisory Controller for Multi-Evaporator HVAC Systems

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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Stable Gain-Scheduling on Endogenous Signals

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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Cascaded Superheat Control with a Multiple Evaporator Refrigeration System

# publications[].publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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Optimal tuning of cascaded control architectures for nonlinear HVAC systems

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Improving Energy Efficiency in Automotive Vapor Compression Cycles through Advanced Control Design

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Neighbor-Communication Distributed Model Predictive Control for Coupled and Constrained Subsystems in Networks

# publications[].publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

# publications[].label
Autonomous Robotic Building Energy Audits: Demonstrated Capabilities and Open Challenges

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Gain scheduled control of an air conditioning system using the youla parameterization

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Development of a fault detection and diagnostic tool for use in walk-through energy audits

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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Handbook

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An Equilibrium Prediction Method for Control and Fault Detection of Energy Systems

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Multivariate fault detection for residential HVAC systems using cloud-based thermostat data, part II: Case studies

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Opportunities for consumer-driven load shifting in commercial and industrial buildings

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MULTI-PARAMETRIC TUNING OF DYNAMIC AIR CONDITIONING MODELS USING EXPERIMENTAL DATA

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Model-based predictive control of a multi-evaporator vapor compression cooling cycle

# publications[].publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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Dynamic modeling for vapor compression systems-Part II: Simulation tutorial

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A comparison of modeling paradigms for dynamic evaporator simulations with variable fluid phases

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Simulation and Validation of Interior and Exterior Navigational Strategies for Autonomous Robotic Assessments of Energy

# publications[].publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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A Wavelet Decomposition Method for Tuning Thermal Models to Aperiodic Transient Test Data

# publications[].publisher
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

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Experimental Comparison of Energy-Optimal Coordinated Control Strategies for Heat Pump Systems

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Selecting PID Control Gains for Nonlinear HVAC&R Systems

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Secondary control strategies for cycling of air conditioning and refrigeration systems

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HVAC nonlinearity compensation using cascaded control architectures

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A review of fault detection and diagnosis methods for residential air conditioning systems

# publications[].label
Exploring Controls Education: A Re-Configurable Ball and Plate Platform Kit - Expanded Version

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Autonomous lighting assessments in buildings: part 2 - light identification and energy analysis

# publications[].label
Limited-Communication Distributed Model Predictive Control for Coupled and Constrained Subsystems

# publications[].publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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Vapor compression cycles: Control-oriented modeling and validation

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AUTONOMOUS LIGHTING AUDITS: PART 1-BUILDING NAVIGATION AND MAPPING

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Distributed Model Predictive Control for Networks with Limited Control Communication

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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Control-Oriented Modeling and Analysis of Automotive Transcritical AC System Dynamics

# publications[].publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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Reduced Order Modeling of Transcritical AC System Dynamics using Singular Perturbation

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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Determining the optimal cool-down for an industrial sintering process

# publications[].publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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Predictive maintenance for residential air conditioning systems with smart thermostat data using modified Mann-Kendall tests

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Moving-Boundary Heat Exchanger Models with Variable Outlet Phase

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Long-term experimental analysis of occupancy and lighting in religious facilities

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Automated multi-zone linear parametric black box modeling approach for building hvac systems

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Parameter tuning of reduced order evaporator models via numerical model reduction

# publications[].publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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Model-driven system identification of transcritical vapor compression systems

# publications[].publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

# publications[].label
Application of Multivariable Adaptive Control to Automotive Air Conditioning Systems

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Parameter Estimation for Dynamic HVAC Models with Limited Sensor Information

# publications[].publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

# publications[].label
A Generalized Approach for Commercial and Industrial Load Shifting Control

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Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning control systems

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Quantifying Efficiency Gains of Refrigeration Systems Using Advanced Expansion Valve Technology

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PARETO OPTIMAL SETPOINTS FOR HVAC NETWORKS VIA ITERATIVE NEAREST NEIGHBOR COMMUNICATION

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Automotive Vapor Compression Cycles: Validation of Control- Oriented Models

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Detection of lubrication starvation in ball bearings and preload effects

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COMPENSATION OF HVAC SYSTEM NONLINEARITIES USING CASCADED CONTROL ARCHITECTURE

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Energy analysis of religious facilities in different climates through a long-term energy study

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A nonlinear reduced-order modeling method for dynamic two-phase flow heat exchanger simulations

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Uncertainty analysis and field implementation of a fault detection method for residential HVAC systems

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Optimal Setpoints for HVAC Systems via Iterative Cooperative Neighbor Communication

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A comparison of static and dynamic fault detection techniques for transcritical refrigeration

# publications[].label
Gain Scheduled Control of an Air Conditioning System Using the Youla Parameterization

# publications[].publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

# publications[].label
Optimization of the Cool-Down Process for a System of Sintering Furnaces

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Emulation of semi-active flow control for evaporator superheat regulation

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Neighbor-Communication Model Predictive Control and HVAC Systems

# publications[].publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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An evaluation of HVAC energy usage and occupant comfort in religious facilities

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Advances in Energy Systems Modeling and Control

# publications[].publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

# publications[].label
AUTONOMOUS LIGHTING AUDITS: PART 2-LIGHT IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS

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A Control Architecture Solution to Superheat Nonlinearity

# publications[].publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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Multi-zone Temperature Modeling and Control

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Autonomous lighting assessments in buildings: part 1 - robotic navigation and mapping

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Iterative Modeling and Identification of a CO2 Air Conditioning System

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Feasibility of using thermal response methods for nonintrusive compressed air flow measurement

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Evaluation of Control Strategies for Compressor Rapid Cycling

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Multivariate fault detection for residential HVAC systems using cloud-based thermostat data, part I: Methodology

# publications[].label
Stable controller interpolation for LPV systems

# publications[].publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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A Case Study on How Energy Use and Efficiency in Religious Facilities Compares to Other Types of Commercial Buildings

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EFFECTIVE TUNING OF CASCADED CONTROL LOOPS FOR NONLINEAR HVAC SYSTEMS

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Identification and elimination of hunting behavior in HVAC systems

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Steady-State Predictive Optimal Control of Integrated Building Energy Systems Using a Mixed Economic and Occupant Comfort Focused Objective Function

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EVAPORATOR SUPERHEAT REGULATION VIA EMULATION OF SEMI-ACTIVE FLOW CONTROL

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HVAC System Modeling and Control: Vapor Compression System Modeling and Control

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Control-oriented modeling of transcritical vapor compression systems

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On reducing evaporator superheat nonlinearity with control architecture

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Cascaded Control for Building HVAC Systems in Practice

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Control and optimization of vapor compression systems using recursive estimation

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Automated Multi-Zone Linear Parametric Black Box Modeling Approach for Building HVAC Systems

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A Control-Oriented Model of Transcritical Air-Conditioning System Dynamics

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AUTOMATED MODELING OF BUILDING HVAC SYSTEMS FOR MPC

# publications[].label
Distributed predictive optimization of a building HVAC system

# publications[].label
Limited-Communication Distributed Model Predictive Control for Output Feedback Coupled Subsystems

# publications[].publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

# publications[].label
Model-Based Dynamic Control of Active Thermal Management System

# publications[].label
Parametric sensitivity analysis and model tuning applied to vapor compression systems

# publications[].label
Decentralized model predictive control of a multi-evaporator air conditioning system

# publications[].label
Decoupling of MIMO Systems Using Cascaded Control Architectures with Application for HVAC Systems

# publications[].publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

# publications[].label
Dynamic modeling for vapor compression systems-Part I: Literature review

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Distributed Model Predictive Control for Building Energy Systems

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National Institute of Standards and Technology - (Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States)

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DOC-National Institute of Standards and Technology

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Distributed Model Predictive Control for Building Energy Systems

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National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States)

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Texas A&M Industrial Assessment Center 2011-2016

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United States Department of Energy - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States)

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Texas A&M University Industrial Assessment Center

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United States Department of Energy - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States)

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DOE-Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy-EERE

# streetAddress
Texas A&M University; Mechanical Engineering; 3123 TAMU

# schools[]
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)

# etdChairOf[].label
Liang, Shuangshuang (2014-07). Dynamic Modeling and Wavelet-Based Multi-Parametric Tuning and Validation for HVAC Systems. Doctoral Dissertation.

# etdChairOf[].label
Seshadri, Swarooph (2012-10). Optimization of Air Conditioning Cycling. Master's Thesis.

# etdChairOf[].label
Terrill, Trevor (2015-08). A Long-Term Building Study of Energy Usage and Thermal Comfort in Religious Facilities. Master's Thesis.

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Ayyagari, Balakrishna (2012-10). Simulation and Validation of Vapor Compression System Faults and Start-up/Shut-down Transients. Master's Thesis.

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Gupta, Ankush 1986- (2012-09). Dynamic Modeling and Cascaded Control for a Multi-Evaporator Supermarket Refrigeration System. Master's Thesis.

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Rogers, Austin Paul (2019-06). FAULT DETECTION AND DIAGNOSIS METHODS FOR RESIDENTIAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS USING CLOUD-BASED DATA. Doctoral Dissertation.

# etdChairOf[].label
Terrill, Trevor Jon (2018-05). Advancements in the Industrial Internet of Things for Energy Efficiency. Doctoral Dissertation.

# etdChairOf[].label
Rani, Avinash (2012-10). Control and Optimization of Vapor Compression Cycles Using Recursive Least Squares Estimation. Master's Thesis.

# etdChairOf[].label
Parikh, Priyam (2014-10). Development of an Automated Fault Detection and Diagnostic Tool for Unitary HVAC  Systems at Industrial Energy Audits. Master's Thesis.

# etdChairOf[].label
Wang, Chao (2016-06). Dynamic Simulation and Control Design Tools for Heat Pump Systems. Doctoral Dissertation.

# etdChairOf[].label
Janecke, Alex Karl (2012-10). A Comparison of Fault Detection Methods For a Transcritical Refrigeration System. Master's Thesis.

# etdChairOf[].label
Mijares Tobias, Jorge Arturo (2018-04). Detection of Lubrication Starvation in Ball Bearings by Means of Lateral and Torsional Vibrations. Doctoral Dissertation.

# etdChairOf[].label
Bay, Christopher Joseph (2017-05). Advancing Embedded and Extrinsic Solutions for Optimal Control and Efficiency of Energy Systems in Buildings. Doctoral Dissertation.

# etdChairOf[].label
Gao, Kaimi (2019-07). Modeling and Control Architecture Design of Multi-evaporator Pumped Two-phase System. Doctoral Dissertation.

# etdChairOf[].label
Elliott, Matthew Stuart (2009-05). Decentralized Model Predictive Control of a Multiple Evaporator HVAC System. Master's Thesis.

# etdChairOf[].label
Hariharan, Natarajkumar (2011-08). Parameter Estimation of Dynamic Air-conditioning Component Models Using Limited Sensor Data. Master's Thesis.

# etdChairOf[].label
Youmsi Pete, Edwin Larry (2015-02). Development and Testing of a Prototype Pilot Expansion Valve for Vapor Compression Systems. Master's Thesis.

# etdChairOf[].label
Price, Christopher Robin (2018-11). Cascaded Control for Improved Building HVAC Performance. Doctoral Dissertation.

# etdChairOf[].label
Gao, Kaimi (2015-08). Experimental Evaluation of Silicon Expansion Valve Techonology. Master's Thesis.

# etdChairOf[].label
Morelli, Franco Javier (2015-05). Electrical Demand Analysis Software Tool Suite and Automatic Report Generation for Energy Audits. Master's Thesis.

# etdChairOf[].label
Jalal, Rawand Ehsan (2016-12). Limited-Communication Distributed Model Predictive Control for HVAC Systems. Doctoral Dissertation.

# etdChairOf[].label
Chintala, Rohit Hari (2018-01). A Methodology for Automating the Implementation of Advanced Control Algorithms Such As Model Predictive Control on Large Scale Building HVAC Systems. Doctoral Dissertation.

# etdChairOf[].label
Chang, Young Joon (2011-08). Gain Scheduled Control Using the Dual Youla Parameterization. Doctoral Dissertation.

# etdChairOf[].label
Elliott, Matthew Stuart (2013-07). Distributed Control of HVAC&R Networks. Doctoral Dissertation.